Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
THy BRITISH PARLIAMENT PRO
ROGUED.
The Queens speech-Everything Eng
lish Generally Calm and
Serene.

lBy Anglo American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, September 16.-1n the
House of Commons to-day the Speaker
read letter from the Irish authorities
announcing the arrest OF William
ORrien. member of Parliament for
Cork. In reply to a question by j.
O'Connor w. II. Smith said he be-
lieved that the usual regular formal
course would be followed regarding the
trial of O'Brien. lie had no informa-
tion, he said, that the day fixed for the
trial would lie anticipated.
Mr. Smith, replying TO question by
MIR. Gourley, said the Dominion Gov
eminent had not reported whether the
order for the release OF the vessels
seized by the American cruisers hal
been carried out.
The Black Rod summoned the mem
bers Of Commons TO the House of
Lords, where the Lord Chancellor read
the Queens speech proroguing Parlia-
ment. The Propagation is until No
vember 30th.
The following is the Queens speech
IN closing the session:
"My Lords and Gentlemen, Ny re-
lations with other Powers continue
friendly. The protracted negotiations
between Russia and myself regarding
the frontier which we should agree 60
recognize as the northern limit Of Al
ghanistsn. been brought to salts
factory termination. The Amer readl-
ly accepted the boundary. hope the
convention will powerfully conduce to
the maintenance OF "a durable peace in
Genital Asia. The treaty between
Great Britain ard China with reference
10 the relations between China
and Burmah has been ratified.
Tie confident hope / expressed
that the general pacication of Bur
nah would be effected during the
present wear has been fully realized. A
settled government is being gradu
ally introduced in its remotest dis
tricts. The convention which was
copciuded between Turkey and my
self for the purpose OF defining
the conditions under which it would
lie possible for me to undertake
tie withdrawal of my troops from
Fpypt at fixed date has not been
ratified by The Sultan. The course Of
actisn imposed upon me by my obliga-
tions to the ruler Of the people of Egypt
rcmains unchanged. The presencs
of nv forces has secured to
Egypt the blessing OF tranquility. aud
has enabled me to eifectually support
the Khediye's efforts to promote good
government and tho prosperity of his
people. have agreed with the Presi-
dent Of the United States to refer to
Joint commission tho difficult ques-
tions respecting the North American
fisheries which have recently been dis
Cuscd 10y the two nations with singular
satisfaction. | mention the assemble
e the filst conference OF the represent
tiyos Of nv colonies ever held in Lon
don. Their deliberations are directed
20 many matters Of deep practical in
tcrest to their respective communities,
aud ifconducted in spirit Of hearty CO.
cptration will, l doubt not, add
strength to the affection by which the
various parts of NY empire are bound
together
The Queen thanks the House OF Com
mons for its liberal provisions for the
public service, and continues There
is some ground for hoping that tue
grave depression under which all COM
mercial and industrial interests have
lain 60 long is assuming less severe
character. deeply prieye to add that
there is no mitigation of the suf-
fering under which large portions
Of the agricultural community con-
tinue to labor. The wants and
difficulties Of Ireland have occupied
your close attention during protract-
I'd session. trust the remedies your
wisdom has provided will gradually
effect the complete restoration OF order
in ireland and give renewed encOur-
agCment to peaceful industry. IN
order TO pass them it has been neces-
saIy to postpone many important
measures affecting ether parts OF the
kingdom, which doubtless you will be
able to resume without hindrlnce at
the coming session. After reference 10
the allotments. coal mines, merchan-
disc marks, and criminal procedure in
the Scotland acts, the Queen concludes:
This year, the fftieth anniversary
Of my reign, has been tse occasion Of
an expression OF fCryent loyalty which
has deeply touched me. am, indeed,
truly thankful for the warm, hearty
proofs of affection which have reached
me from all classes. In thanking God
for the blessings he has vouchsafed to
ne and my country 1 trust | may be
spared to continue to reign over q low
lug, faithful, and united people"